Halloween isn\’t just a holiday for humans. Many pets join in on the festivities, as well.
But before you zip your four-legged family member in a costume and make it part of the party, keep in mind some of these safety considerations.

Editors Note: They traveled 1,230 miles to come to Washington, D.C. — Christine Amdam flew all the way from Norway and Alina Braun from Germany. This fall, they are studying journalism at American University and working as interns for WTOP. They quickly discovered that Washington and the American culture are very different from their hometowns Oslo and Mannheim and decided to document their experiences. Check WTOP.com each weekend to read about Christine and Alina\’s \”culture clashes.\”

WASHINGTON – There will be a lot of princesses and pumpkins trick-or-treating this Halloween. The National Retail Federation 2012 Top Costumes survey highlights the most popular Halloween costumes this year for children, pets and adults.…